La Canfora says reports of Shanahan to Washington

[TheSport78]

According to his official twitter account:

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora)
"Redskins organizational shake-up just beginning. Continue to hear Shanahan will end up coach/team prez. More on NFL.com and NFL Network"

[BrAinPaiNt]

According to his official twitter account:

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora)
"Redskins organizational shake-up just beginning. Continue to hear Shanahan will end up coach/team prez. More on NFL.com and NFL Network"

Wonder about that report.

He has one little blurb about Vinny's resignation but no blurb about Bruce Allen so I wonder if he is hearing that Shanny will be the coach and Team President but Allen will be the GM or if he has even heard about Allen being GM yet.

Weird that he would not mention allen at all.

[dallascowboyfanboy]

:eek: Crikey!

[TheSport78]

Wonder about that report.

He has one little blurb about Vinny's resignation but no blurb about Bruce Allen so I wonder if he is hearing that Shanny will be the coach and Team President but Allen will be the GM or if he has even heard about Allen being GM yet.

Weird that he would not mention allen at all.

Yeah, I have no idea man. He did start out saying "shake-up just beginning," so I guess he knows about Allen coming in and all that.

[Gaede]

Danny Snyder must've read that garbage three line ESPN Insider 'story' on Jerry and Shanahan at some point yesterday. Something's got him all riled up, for sure

[Chocolate Lab]

Wonder about that report.

He has one little blurb about Vinny's resignation but no blurb about Bruce Allen so I wonder if he is hearing that Shanny will be the coach and Team President but Allen will be the GM or if he has even heard about Allen being GM yet.

Weird that he would not mention allen at all.

I agree. The hiring of Allen just screams Gruden. Personally, I don't think Chuckie will be at BSPN for long.

[ThreeSportStar80]

It's going to be a very interesting off season....

[Bob Sacamano]

It's going to be a very interesting off season....

for Redskin fans

[theebs]

I agree. The hiring of Allen just screams Gruden. Personally, I don't think Chuckie will be at BSPN for long.


snyder-allen-gruden--Rich Gannon?

[Chocolate Lab]

snyder-allen-gruden--Rich Gannon?

Heh... :)

That's the only thing... Chuckie supposedly said he wanted an established QB after his experience in Tampa.

But duh -- who wouldn't? I'm sure Shanahan feels the same way.

[craig71]

Something I saw on a skins board.

Posted by Mike Florio on December 17, 2009 1:04 PM ET
With the Washington Redskins successfully making a mockery of the Rooney Rule by announcing via e-mail the hiring of General Manager Bruce Allen exactly 114 minutes after announcing via e-mail that the job had become vacant, there's another fairly significant step in this remaking of the franchise.

Per a league source with knowledge of the current dynamics of the organization, former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has been targeted by the Redskins as the next head coach.

And even though Allen currently is getting the press, the guy who'll be running the show is Shanahan.

The Redskins quietly have been pursuing Shanahan for months. Reports emerged earlier in the season that Shanahan twice rejected offers to become the team's new coach. The thinking was that Shanahan wanted to survey other possible vacancies before making a commitment.

And while he has made no commitment to the Redskins, we're told that the resignation of Cerrato and the hiring of Allen is the first tangible step in the process.

So even though Allen and Shanahan have no history of collaboration and despite more obvious ties between Allen and former Bucs and Raiders coach Jon Gruden, the source predicts very confidently that coach Jim Zorn eventually will quit or be fired -- and that Shanahan will get the job.

The only remaining question is whether the announcements will be made 114 minutes apart.


Craig

[Sonny#9]

Something I saw on a skins board.

Posted by Mike Florio on December 17, 2009 1:04 PM ET
With the Washington Redskins successfully making a mockery of the Rooney Rule by announcing via e-mail the hiring of General Manager Bruce Allen exactly 114 minutes after announcing via e-mail that the job had become vacant, there's another fairly significant step in this remaking of the franchise.

First off, Florio is the worst "reporter" out there. I find it highly unlikely a contract was done that quickly. The Redskins might actually have done something quietly behind the scenes...

And, by all accounts, they adhered to the Rooney Rule.

Per a league source with knowledge of the current dynamics of the organization, former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan has been targeted by the Redskins as the next head coach.

And even though Allen currently is getting the press, the guy who'll be running the show is Shanahan.

The Redskins quietly have been pursuing Shanahan for months. Reports emerged earlier in the season that Shanahan twice rejected offers to become the team's new coach. The thinking was that Shanahan wanted to survey other possible vacancies before making a commitment.

And while he has made no commitment to the Redskins, we're told that the resignation of Cerrato and the hiring of Allen is the first tangible step in the process.

So even though Allen and Shanahan have no history of collaboration and despite more obvious ties between Allen and former Bucs and Raiders coach Jon Gruden, the source predicts very confidently that coach Jim Zorn eventually will quit or be fired -- and that Shanahan will get the job.

The only remaining question is whether the announcements will be made 114 minutes apart.


Craig

We'll see -- I am hoping the Allen will make the call and noy Snyder...I am not sure I want Shanny here...

[Bob Sacamano]

if Zorn is canned

should we make him our QB coach?

[craig71]

First off, Florio is the worst "reporter" out there. I find it highly unlikely a contract was done that quickly. The Redskins might actually have done something quietly behind the scenes...

And, by all accounts, they adhered to the Rooney Rule.



We'll see -- I am hoping the Allen will make the call and noy Snyder...I am not sure I want Shanny here...

Don't shoot the messenger,just posting what I saw.

I would rather see Shanahan in Washington than in Dallas.I don't want him,that much is sure.

Craig

[Chocolate Lab]

First off, Florio is the worst "reporter" out there. I find it highly unlikely a contract was done that quickly. The Redskins might actually have done something quietly behind the scenes...

And, by all accounts, they adhered to the Rooney Rule.What minority candidate did they interview? Just curious.

[Sonny#9]

According to his official twitter account:

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora)
"Redskins organizational shake-up just beginning. Continue to hear Shanahan will end up coach/team prez. More on NFL.com and NFL Network"

Yeah -- JLC is pulling that story from the "This has been rumored all year" category.

I have a feeling we have not heard the name of the next coach yet.

[Bob Sacamano]

four and nine

[bbgun]

They can have him. I don't trust a man who lives in Denver but is somehow tan 365 days a year.

[Hoofbite]

What minority candidate did they interview? Just curious.

They haven't fired their coach.

[Chocolate Lab]

They haven't fired their coach.

Sooo... :confused:

[Hoofbite]

Sooo... :confused:

If you aren't technically looking for a coach you don't have to follow the rules relating to a coaching search.

[Chocolate Lab]

If you aren't technically looking for a coach you don't have to follow the rules relating to a coaching search.

The Rooney Rule was extended to the front office, as well. That's what Florio is referring to.

[Danny White]

If you aren't technically looking for a coach you don't have to follow the rules relating to a coaching search.

The rule applies to upper level management as well.

[superpunk]

I hate that this is happening now. The Redskins have still been fighting, this could be the week the team just gives up completely - I'd rather have them play one more week of solid defense, make Eli Manning go all ELI MANNING!!!! for them, and then fold up when they play us.

[RS12]

Allen and Chucky have a history together. Dont know if its a good one.

[Hoofbite]

The Rooney Rule was extended to the front office, as well. That's what Florio is referring to.

Didn't see Florio's blurb and forgot they hired Allen.

[UnoDallas]

According to his official twitter account:

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora)
"Redskins organizational shake-up just beginning. Continue to hear Shanahan will end up coach/team prez. More on NFL.com and NFL Network"


YEA HAW

they can have him

then we are get two wins a year

[Sonny#9]

I hate that this is happening now. The Redskins have still been fighting, this could be the week the team just gives up completely - I'd rather have them play one more week of solid defense, make Eli Manning go all ELI MANNING!!!! for them, and then fold up when they play us.

Or they fight harder b/c Zorn will have a greater chance to be retained under Allen. You might not have read the press release, but Cerrato left Zorn out of the coaches "he's had the pleasure to work with."

[craig71]

Something on Gruden I came across.

SI: MMQB, re: Gruden

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To make it clear, Gruden told me he definitely would not coach anywhere in 2010 and didn't plan on coaching the year after; and ESPN vice president Norby Williamson told colleague Richard Deitsch that Gruden would "absolutely'' be at ESPN for the 2011 season.

After talking to Gruden Monday afternoon, I got the impression it was some about family, some about the exhausting reality of the business, and some about liking what he's doing. A good friend of Gruden's stressed that last point to me later Monday, telling me Gruden's surprised how much he likes a more sane life and is digging his new job on TV.

"As you know,'' Gruden said, "I love this game very much. This job gives me the opportunity to see the game at a different angle, and I'll be honest -- I just fell in love with it. I want to get good at it. I really like the team I'm on at ESPN. They're really trying to help me be good.''

I told Gruden I was surprised -- that I thought it was a given he'd take this one-year hiatus from coaching and be back in 2010.

"Look,'' he said, "I went into this with an open mind. They've told me they want me to stay around, and it's nice to be wanted. I was in Oakland for four years, then got traded away from there. I was in Tampa for seven years and got fired. That's a little bit of an open wound, to be honest. So it's nice to be wanted. I've got a great crew. I love working with Ron Jaworski and Mike Tirico. They're teaching me a lot about this business.

"I'm 46 years old. I probably will coach again. I miss the opportunity to coach players, to help them get better. I really miss the competition. But I don't miss the agony.''

Gruden says he hasn't missed any of his high-school son's football games this year, and he's enjoyed being more a part of the lives of his wife and all three sons.

"This is going to give me a chance to get my act together in some other ways,'' he said. "My boys are at the age where they need a father to be around a little bit more.''

You mean it's not conducive to a good family life to be going to work at 3:17 a.m., five days a week?

It's a good call by Gruden the person and Gruden the announcer; he has a chance to be good at it, as long as he remembers he's working outside the family now. I also really like how he's taken the year for some continuing education about football. We talked about the spread offense and how much he's learned about it from reaching out to college coaches. "I've really learned a lot from [Oregon coach] Chip Kelly and the Appalachian State coaching staff,'' he said. "I've liked learning more football.''

So now two of the interesting 2010 coaching candidates are off the market -- Gruden and Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, who has erased any doubts about his return with a strong recent run. Monday's news means Shanahan should have even more choices in a couple of months


Craig

[superpunk]

Or they fight harder b/c Zorn will have a greater chance to be retained under Allen. You might not have read the press release, but Cerrato left Zorn out of the coaches "he's had the pleasure to work with."

I don't believe for a second Zorn is sticking around. That guy is Phillips-esque in his apparent HCing ineptitude. He just doesn't get crucified for it because the media genuinely likes him because he'll chat with them for hours.

[Future]

They can have him. I don't trust a man who lives in Denver but is somehow tan 365 days a year.
:laugh2: good point

[Sonny#9]

I don't believe for a second Zorn is sticking around. That guy is Phillips-esque in his apparent HCing ineptitude. He just doesn't get crucified for it because the media genuinely likes him because he'll chat with them for hours.

For once, I can trust someone in our Front Office to make this decision. It feels so good :)

[Sonny#9]

What minority candidate did they interview? Just curious.

I don't know -- it wasn't reported. The only thing I have to go on are the reports. The last one I read said the Rooney Rule was adhered to.

[craig71]

Something else I came across.

December 17th, 2009 · Posted by spence · #comments">No Comments · Washington Redskins At NFL.com, former Redskins beat reporter Jason LaCanfora is writing that Jon Gruden has an iron-clad contract with ESPN through 2010 and there is no chance he will be the next Redskins head coach. Instead, the team is looking at former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan as part of a thorough house-cleaning of the organization to turn the franchise around. The hiring of Bruce Allen is only the first step in changing the front office. Allen is not known as a personnel expert and LaCanfora writes that Redskins owner Dan Snyder is searching for a top personnel expert to join the team, as well.
I continue to hear from multiple league sources that Mike Shanahan remains the most likely choice to take over as the Washington Redskins’ head coach in 2010, and the hiring of Bruce Allen is but one move in an organizational overhaul. Shanahan has been quietly making inroads to round out a staff, multiple sources said, and they would be surprised if Shanahan does not ultimately end up in Washington to replace head coach Jim Zorn shortly after the season ends in a team president/head coach capacity similar to the role Joe Gibbs had there.
Owner Daniel Snyder has been looking to make changes in the organization, and while some believed longtime team official Vinny Cerrato would end up with some role in a potential shakeup, I have heard that he would not have had a place in a rearranged organization, which led to his exit.
…
The Redskins will explore candidates to round out the front office in player personnel roles, according to sources, with current personnel execs like Eric DeCosta (Baltimore), Bobby DePaul (Chicago) and Doug Williams (Tampa Bay) among possibilities. The Redskins came close to hiring DePaul to replace Cerrato twice during the Gibbs regime, according to sources, while DeCosta, a rising star as Ozzie Newsome’s top lieutenant in Baltimore, began his career with the Redskins. Williams won a Super Bowl as Washington’s quarterback and worked under Allen for the Buccaneers in personnel. Snyder has also been impressed with the work of Morocco Brown, in his first season as Washington’s director of pro personnel, and he could be someone to remain in a revamped front office.
…
Many will look at Allen’s hiring as a sign that Gruden could reunite with him in Washington, but multiple sources continue to tell me that Gruden is not going to coach until at least the 2011 season, and is loving his job as analyst on Monday Night Football. He signed an extension with ESPN, which I am told is ironclad for 2010 in terms of leaving, even for a coaching or “dream job” gig.
“There is a zero percent chance that Jon coaches anywhere next year,” said a source close to the coach.
…
Allen brings strong organizational and football administration skills to Washington. His forte is not so much directly scouting –- and more moves are expected as he rounds out his football operations staff -– and is an innovator in writing contracts. He is a former agent and is well versed in interacting with agents, negotiating and deal making. He’s well liked and has a good reputation for his work, including manipulating the salary cap. He also is adept at interacting with the media, an area where the organization has suffered.

LaCanfora writes that although Shanahan has had talks with the Buffalo Bills about their head coaching job, Washington remains the most likely destination for him. That would be one in the eye for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who is known to admire Shanahan and it is thought by many Jones would pursue him to coach the team if Wade Phillips is fired after this season.

[RS12]

Jon Gruden has an iron-clad contract with ESPN through 2010 and there is no chance he will be the next Redskins head coach.

:laugh2: An iron clad announcing contract? Danny boy has the money to make it happen if he wants it bad enough.

[pancakeman]

That would be one in the eye for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who is known to admire Shanahan and it is thought by many Jones would pursue him to coach the team if Wade Phillips is fired after this season.

=> is not rehired

[Califan007]

I don't know -- it wasn't reported. The only thing I have to go on are the reports. The last one I read said the Rooney Rule was adhered to.
I think Snyder mentioned in the press conference that they did adhere to the Rooney Rule, but wouldn't say who they interviewed. If so, I'm assuming that he would notify the league of who they talked to even if they don't tell the press. This whole thing has been on the down-low for awhile now...can NOT believe nobody had the scoop on this before it happened. In fact, everyone in the media was saying their "sources" were telling them that Vinny was "definitely staying" on next year lol...

[Seven]

They can have him. I don't trust a man who lives in Denver but is somehow tan 365 days a year.

A mile closer to the sun.................which brings up the issue of brain fry. :D

[StylisticS]

Lavar Arrington seems to believe that this deal is done and he said you can take it to the bank. I don't know if he has any insides but I remember Lavar said this last month as well that they had a deal already in place. Just spreading what he said. Discuss that amongst yourselves.

[Chocolate Lab]

Lavar Arrington seems to believe that this deal is done and he said you can take it to the bank. I don't know if he has any insides but I remember Lavar said this last month as well that they had a deal already in place. Just spreading what he said. Discuss that amongst yourselves.

Well, I think that would stink, but plenty of people think he's no good anyway, so hopefully they're right.

[StylisticS]

Yeah he just made it clear a minute ago that Shanahan is going to the redskins. he's pretty confident about it. So the gm will be Allen and the Head Coach will be Shanahan. Interesting.

[links18]

Well, I think we have our "football guy" GM. How long before we bring in Cerrato?

[Chocolate Lab]

Mort is saying on GAC right now that he's absolutely convinced that Shanahan is taking the Skins job. He's not reporting it per se, but he has no doubt at all that they are saving the job for Shanny and he will accept the job.

Crap.

He also says that a wild card guy for us is Jeff Fisher. Interesting.

[theebs]

Mort is saying on GAC right now that he's absolutely convinced that Shanahan is taking the Skins job. He's not reporting it per se, but he has no doubt at all that they are saving the job for Shanny and he will accept the job.

Crap.

He also says that a wild card guy for us is Jeff Fisher. Interesting.


Jeff Fisher would be fantastic.

But back to back coaches with ties to the eagles.....I say boo to that.

[SkinsFan28]

On the Rooney Rule. I don't have the link now, I will try to get it. The commission that monitors the Rooney Rule adherence said that the Skins satisfied that condition 10 days ago. That certainly implies that this was a known thing and Cerrato was given the option of like it or lump it and he chose to lump it. Also, interestingly, Cerrato is not answering any calls, even those who are supportive of him.

Zorn is 95% likely to be a lame duck, and Shanahan sounds like a 90% lock, but they won't do anything till the end of the season.

We will see how it messes up the team on Monday...

[StylisticS]

Mort is saying on GAC right now that he's absolutely convinced that Shanahan is taking the Skins job. He's not reporting it per se, but he has no doubt at all that they are saving the job for Shanny and he will accept the job.

Crap.

He also says that a wild card guy for us is Jeff Fisher. Interesting.

is Tennessee thinking about getting rid of Fisher?

[Chocolate Lab]

is Tennessee thinking about getting rid of Fisher?

No, not that I know of... But maybe Mort has heard something. He said he mentioned this on TV a few weeks ago and he stands by it.

Also, I forgot to mention, but Mort mentioned Cowher, and Galloway said there was no way he would work for Jerry. Mort said people around the league -- coaches and front office people -- like Jerry a lot more than you'd think. But he said he didn't know if Jerry would want to write the huge check Cowher will want. He's likely looking for a gargantuan salary.

[Skinsmaniac]

The more I read about Allen, the less I like (not necessarily about him, but about the situation). He's not a personnel guy, he's a manager. That seems to mean that we are still looking for our personnel guy, and it will likely be in the form of a coach/president guy like Shanahan. That never works out, and it will give Snyder the cover to continue his meddling.

[Big Country]

for Redskin fans

when isn't an off-season interesting for the Redstinks???

[Big Country]

Mort is saying on GAC right now that he's absolutely convinced that Shanahan is taking the Skins job. He's not reporting it per se, but he has no doubt at all that they are saving the job for Shanny and he will accept the job.

Crap.

He also says that a wild card guy for us is Jeff Fisher. Interesting.

Jeff Fisher would be fantastic.

But back to back coaches with ties to the eagles.....I say boo to that.

Fisher has to get the boot in Tennessee first, I just don't see that happening.

The Titans would be absolutely stupid for letting him go.

[Hostile]

No, not that I know of... But maybe Mort has heard something. He said he mentioned this on TV a few weeks ago and he stands by it.

Also, I forgot to mention, but Mort mentioned Cowher, and Galloway said there was no way he would work for Jerry. Mort said people around the league -- coaches and front office people -- like Jerry a lot more than you'd think. But he said he didn't know if Jerry would want to write the huge check Cowher will want. He's likely looking for a gargantuan salary.I think Cowher wants the Carolina job. He moved to North Carolina when he left the Steelers.

[Hostile]

The more I read about Allen, the less I like (not necessarily about him, but about the situation). He's not a personnel guy, he's a manager. That seems to mean that we are still looking for our personnel guy, and it will likely be in the form of a coach/president guy like Shanahan. That never works out, and it will give Snyder the cover to continue his meddling.I know someone who works for the Bucs, Allen is a very good hire. I hate to say that. I mean it galls me.

[Skinsmaniac]

I know someone who works for the Bucs, Allen is a very good hire. I hate to say that. I mean it galls me.
Well that's encouraging thanks. Did he say what was good about Allen? I looked at the draft history of the Bucs when he was there (http://bit.ly/7vMBIS), and it's terrible.

[dbair1967]

Mort is saying on GAC right now that he's absolutely convinced that Shanahan is taking the Skins job. He's not reporting it per se, but he has no doubt at all that they are saving the job for Shanny and he will accept the job.

Crap.

He also says that a wild card guy for us is Jeff Fisher. Interesting.

Like I said yesterday, if Shanahan has to go somewhere where the team doesnt have a QB and needs a rebuilding job, he wont do well IMO. And the Skins dont have a QB and are gonna be in rebuilding mode.

I cant see Tennessee letting Fisher go at all, not after this run they've been on. Then again, maybe they'll just say its time to part ways...he's been their coach 15yrs and has produced one super bowl run, and wouldnt have got that one if not for that fluke play vs Buffalo in the wildcard round.

[DallasGirl50]

I have read that Cowher wants in the neighborhood of $10 million. Don't know if there's any truth to that but I just can't see him wanting to work for Jerry.

He'd certainly make it fun around Valley Ranch.

Jeff Fisher did a TV interview not long ago and he said he LOVED being in Tennessee and had zero interest in coaching anywhere else.

He saved his job this year I think with all the VY "save the day" games. He's not coming to Dallas.

[Bob Sacamano]

Like I said yesterday, if Shanahan has to go somewhere where the team doesnt have a QB and needs a rebuilding job, he wont do well IMO. And the Skins dont have a QB and are gonna be in rebuilding mode.

I cant see Tennessee letting Fisher go at all, not after this run they've been on. Then again, maybe they'll just say its time to part ways...he's been their coach 15yrs and has produced one super bowl run, and wouldnt have got that one if not for that fluke play vs Buffalo in the wildcard round.
:laugh2:rebuild is not in Little Napoleon's dictionary

[SLATEmosphere]

Shanahan in Washington has fail written all over it.

His drafting is god awful.

[2much2soon]

I bet Portis is thrilled by all this. Maybe Shanny will trade him to Denver for Champ Bailey.

[Idgit]

I'd be all over Jeff Fisher like deformity on that ear, if he were available.

[Bob Sacamano]

I bet Portis is thrilled by all this. Maybe Shanny will trade him to Denver for Champ Bailey.
:laugh2:

[Skinsmaniac]

I bet Portis is thrilled by all this. Maybe Shanny will trade him to Denver for Champ Bailey.
We'd somehow manage to give up another second round pick in the process.

[Bigdog]

On the Brian Kenny show on ESPN radio, Chris Mortensen was reporting that Shanny would go to the Redskins after the season concluded. Brian Kenny asked him how sure are you about this and his replied was how much money do you and I have? Kenny than asked are you sure and Mort replied you can book it. Mort has been wrong before but he appeared very sure about this and said that Snyder and Shanny are very close friends. Just FYI.

[iceberg]

On the Brian Kenny show on ESPN radio, Chris Mortensen was reporting that Shanny would go to the Redskins after the season concluded. Brian Kenny asked him how sure are you about this and his replied ws how much money do I have and you. Kenny than asked are you sure and Mort replied you can book it. Mort has been wrong before but he appeared very sure about this and said that Snyder and Shanny are very close friends. Just FYI.

i like shanny for a familiarity reason, but in the end i'm in the camp where you go find the next talent, not hope previous talent can repeat it.

[Dallas]

On the Brian Kenny show on ESPN radio, Chris Mortensen was reporting that Shanny would go to the Redskins after the season concluded. Brian Kenny asked him how sure are you about this and his replied was how much money do you and I have? Kenny than asked are you sure and Mort replied you can book it. Mort has been wrong before but he appeared very sure about this and said that Snyder and Shanny are very close friends. Just FYI.


Very close friends? That is surprising. Snyder is a complete bafoon and a utter disgrace to the league.


How Shanny could stand 15 minutes let alone the length of time it takes to be very close w/ Snyder, does have me rethinking my opinion of Shanahan now.

[craig71]

i like shanny for a familiarity reason, but in the end i'm in the camp where you go find the next talent, not hope previous talent can repeat it.

I think I read somewhere that retread coaches are 0-11 in super bowl games with another team.It's hard to believe that a super bowl winning coach has never won a super bowl with another team or in a second tour with his original team.


Craig

[fan62]

God - I was hoping Shanny would get hired by the Eagles or Giants and make them losers! Just another STUPID move by Snyder. At least he is moving to the NFC East and can cement the cellar position for the foreseeable future.

[DandyDon1722]

Matt Mosley - NFC East Blog

Chris Mortensen believes that Dan Snyder and Bruce Allen will hire Mike Shanahan to be the Skins' next head coach. Mort's not ready to report that yet, but he said he was sharing that opinion "with great certainty."

He also thinks Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may have missed his window to have any chance at Shanahan.

"If things don't go well with the Cowboys, I think Jerry will have missed a great opportunity with Mike Shanahan," said Mortensen.

Mort would not rule out Bill Cowher for the Cowboys job and he thinks that Titans coach Jeff Fisher might be a "wild-card guy" in Jones' search for a replacement for Wade Phillips. Of course, Jones could decide to retain Phillips if the Cowboys are finally able to win a playoff game.

[silverbear]

Yeah -- JLC is pulling that story from the "This has been rumored all year" category.

I have a feeling we have not heard the name of the next coach yet.

Just to narrow the field down some, I haven't been contacted yet... and if I am, I will decline...

Sorry to crush your hopes...

:D

[silverbear]

Fisher has to get the boot in Tennessee first, I just don't see that happening.

The Titans would be absolutely stupid for letting him go.

Don't forget that the Titans' owner pretty much had to force Fisher to put Vince Young on the field... there may be some problems remaining from that, especially with how well that moved worked out for them... the owner might not have full confidence in his coach any more, or the coach might be pissed at the owner...

[Sonny#9]

He also says that a wild card guy for us is Jeff Fisher. Interesting.

That would be an utter shock -- and a coup for the Cowboys (and make me very nervous...)

[Sonny#9]

Just to narrow the field down some, I haven't been contacted yet... and if I am, I will decline...

Sorry to crush your hopes...

:D

Thanks for the offer, but since we just fired Vinny, I think the Skins coaching standards are a little higher now :)

EDIT: Well, that and, we'll actually get qualified candidates that WANT to come here...

[BraveHeartFan]

Bruce Allen and Shanny...interesting combo.

[SkinsHokieFan]

Bruce Allen and Shanny...interesting combo.

I'll be giddy if DeCosta is added to the mix

[Sonny#9]

I'll be giddy if DeCosta is added to the mix

If he was added, I would have to go to the hospital, b/c it most definitely would be lasting for more than 4 hours

[BraveHeartFan]

If he was added, I would have to go to the hospital, b/c it most definitely would be lasting for more than 4 hours

LOL! That's hilarious.

[BeWare94]

According to his official twitter account:

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora)
"Redskins organizational shake-up just beginning. Continue to hear Shanahan will end up coach/team prez. More on NFL.com and NFL Network"


If Shanahan wants to work for Snyder, he's a idiot and I don't want him anywhere near my team.